What Can It Do?
- Read spreadsheet data from any range or entire sheets
- Write and update cells with new values or formulas
- Create and manage sheets within spreadsheets
- Search and filter data based on conditions
Where to Use It
In Agents (Recommended)
Add Google Sheets as a tool to any agent. The agent can then work with your spreadsheets conversationally, choosing the right actions based on context. To add an MCP tool to your agent:- Open your agent’s configuration
- Click Add tools → Connect an app with MCP
- Search for the integration and select it
- Authenticate with your account
In Workflows (Via Agent Node)
For automated pipelines, use an Agent Node with Google Sheets tools. This gives you the flexibility of an agent within a deterministic workflow.As a Custom MCP Node
You can also create a standalone MCP node for a specific action. This generates a reusable node that performs one task, useful when you need the same operation repeatedly in workflows.- Go to your node library and search for the integration
- Click Create a node with AI
- Describe the specific action you want (e.g., “Read the sales data from column A”)
- Test the node and save it for reuse
Custom MCP nodes are single-purpose by design. For tasks that require multiple steps or dynamic decision-making, use an agent instead.
Available Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
| Read Range | Read data from a specified range |
| Write Range | Write data to a range |
| Append Rows | Add rows to the end of a sheet |
| Create Sheet | Create a new sheet in a spreadsheet |
| Delete Sheet | Remove a sheet |
| Clear Range | Clear data from a range |
| Get Sheet Info | Get spreadsheet metadata |
| Search Data | Find data matching criteria |
Example Prompts
Use these with your agent or in the Agent Node: Read data:Troubleshooting
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Agent not finding the right data | Specify the spreadsheet name and sheet tab clearly |
| Action not completing | Check that you’ve authenticated and have edit access |
| Unexpected results | The agent may chain multiple tools (e.g., reading first, then writing). Review the agent’s reasoning to understand its approach. |
| Tool not available | Verify the tool is enabled in your agent’s MCP configuration |
Need Help?
- Agents documentation for setup and best practices
- Agent Node guide for workflow integration
- Gumloop Community for questions and examples
- Contact [email protected] for assistance
Use this integration directly in Claude or Cursor. Connect remotely via the Google Sheets MCP server using your Gumloop credentials.